Cheetahs sneak into Currie Cup
The Cheetahs qualified for the Currie Cup Premier Division after Griquas missed a match-winning 84th-minute conversion.
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The Cheetahs qualified for the Currie Cup Premier Division after Griquas missed a match-winning 84th-minute conversion.
Four teams, including the Cheetahs, are still in the running for the final two semi-final spots heading into the last round of the SA Cup.
Frans Steyn says the equation for the Cheetahs is simple as they head into the final round of the SA Cup: beat Griquas or kiss your Currie Cup dreams goodbye.
The SA Cup playoffs race is set for a dramatic finish, with six teams still in contention heading into the final round after a weekend of high-scoring, high-stakes action.
With just two rounds remaining in the SA Cup, pressure is ramping up as the race for Currie Cup qualification gathers steam.
Frans Steyn has delivered a stark warning to his struggling Cheetahs squad as the Bloemfontein side faces the possibility of not qualifying for the Currie Cup.
The Cheetahs are fighting to keep their season – and their future – alive after a shock defeat to the Valke dented their Currie Cup qualification hopes.
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn believes his side can still salvage their SA Cup campaign despite a costly defeat to the Valke in Kempton Park.
Griquas kept their unbeaten SA Cup record intact as they overcame the Pumas, while the Valke claimed a famous win against the Cheetahs.
Defending SA Cup champions the Pumas travel to Kimberley to take on Griquas in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.